Quick response grants launched Attention Recreation, Sport and Learning organisations

Quick-response grants have been introduced for fund-seekers working in the Recreation & Sport and the Learning sectors.

TrustLine, June 2010

The  usual closing dates apply, but you will  get a grant decision within six weeks, instead of the 3-4 month wait for larger applications.

Under the quick-response grants scheme early childhood sector groups can apply for up to $20,000 to upgrade facilities. All schools up to and including intermediate can apply for up to $10,000 for play equipment and outdoor area upgrades, including shade sails. Primary and intermediate schools can apply for up to $10,000 to buy library books and equipment. Meanwhile, primary, intermediate and secondary schools can apply for up to $5000 for one-off environmental projects.

The scheme also works for students with special needs. Quick-response grants of up to $10,000 can help with equipment and resources for schools and community organisations that have a specific focus on students with special needs at all levels of learning. Meanwhile, community organisations working in the learning sector can apply for up to $10,000 to assist with equipment and resources.

In the Recreation & Sport sector the quick-response grants are targeted at encouraging participation by younger and older people. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for initiatives that aim to overcome barriers to participation.

Costs can include sports equipment and uniforms for juniors; venue costs such as lane hire; access such as transporting junior members where isolation is a barrier to participation; and safety.

Applying for a quick-response grant can also mean that financial reporting requirements are  simpler.

If your organisation  has total revenue of less than $100,000 a year, you no don’t  need to provide audited accounts (unless stipulated in your constitution). Instead, we will ask for financial statements that have been prepared by a chartered accountant and signed off by your board.

If your group’s revenue is $100,000 or more,  we’ll still need to see your  full audited accounts.

To find out more, speak to one of our grants advisors.